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2026 FIFA World Cup

If there was a time to dream big about the USMNT at the World Cup, it's now

There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?

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Pulisic sits, but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach KO rounds

Fans go wild in Dallas after USMNT opens the scoring vs. Australia

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Has Mauricio Pochettino silenced the doubters?

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Pochettino admits he was 'very emotional' during USMNT's victory

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Klinsmann: Doesn't get much better for USMNT after win

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Klinsmann: Right call to save Christian Pulisic

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TOP HEADLINES

MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

World Cup Daily: Norway fans' 'Viking Row' takes over Times Square; Germany, Netherlands in action

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REACTING TO THE ACTION

Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs. Haiti? Not quite

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Scotland's World Cup dreams on the ropes as Morocco prove they're the real deal

ANALYZING THE DECISIONS

World Cup VAR review: Why was Almiron sent off for covering mouth?

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Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't offside

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man City ahead of Man United in Anderson race

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Inside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho key to building 'win now' team

WHO WILL QUALIFY?

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S. cracks top 10, but who is No. 1?

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How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup?

LOOKING TO SUNDAY

Dargahi's path to Iran team is another example of how diaspora fuels the World Cup

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Can Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay stop their World Cup from unraveling?

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED

Premier League 2026-27 fixtures: When will the top clubs play their biggest games?

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